Feature interviews include singer-songwriter Atemi Oyungu (Kenya) with Bill Odidi in Nairobi, and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley (Ghana) with host Heather Maxwell in Washington DC. Both artists have released new albums Mahaba Hewani and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley and Hi-Life Jazz (respectively). David Livingston (Uganda) is the challenger on Heather’s music listening quiz Drop the Needle and the playlist includes tunes by Drizilik and Idris Elba (Sierra Leone), Innoss'B (DRC), Safi Diabate (Mali) and more. And from VOA-exclusive Sarkisian Collection of African music, Heather brings you a Kenyan hit from 1974 by the Kawere Boys.
Episodes
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November 03, 2024
The Pneuma (Nigeria) Releases New EP Sambre Mesa
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October 27, 2024
The All-Girls Pharo School in Homosha, Ethiopia gets a Piano
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October 20, 2024
Hip Hop Star Kao Denero (Sierra Leone) Releases New Album Heros
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October 13, 2024
Saxaphone Player Analo Kanga (Kenya) Shows off her Multitalents
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October 06, 2024
Heather Maxwell's Extended Playlist
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September 29, 2024
Mozambique: Moreira Chonguiça and RIP Dilon Djindji